Coriariaceae

Coriaria

The plant Coriaria has a fascinating story. Legend has it that its leaves were once used by ancient healers to cure ailments. However, the plant’s berries were poisonous and caused hallucinations. To prevent people from consuming the toxic berries, a wise herbalist taught everyone a clever trick. He infused the leaves with a distinct fragrance, […]

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Coriariaceae

Coriariaceae / plantwink

Coriariaceae is an interesting family of plants with a unique story. This family includes only one genus, Coriaria, which is found primarily in South America, New Zealand, and the Himalayas. The plants in this family have a fascinating history of use by indigenous people for medicinal and religious purposes. In South America, the plant was

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